Fire is not as common as water damage; however, it is much more severe and could result in a total loss of your insured property. As a result of a fire, you can be left with smoke odors that invade your home or business and your personal belongings. Additionally, smoke soot damages your walls that were not damaged by the original fire.

Fire damage to your property can occur from multiple sources, such as:

• Cooking hazards (ex: grease fire)
• Unattended portable heaters
• Clothes-dryer lint
• Faulty, or old and outdated wiring
• Unattended candles
• Wood fireplaces and wood stoves
• Careless smoking
• BBQ’s

Olympia Construction offers 24-hour emergency fire response, we ensure you obtain immediate assistance with further prevention, clean up, repair and restoration. We understand that a fire can leave a devastating impact on your home/business and your family. This is why Olympia Construction makes it a priority to respond to your claim within hours of your call. We are here with you every step of the way, acting as your advisors and your number 1 supporters.

Our fire damage services include:

• 24/7 immediate onsite assistance
• Property damage assessment and inspection
• Board up of windows and doors to secure your property
• Structural stabilization
• Cleaning residue from smoke and fumes from all areas of your home or business
• Moving and storing undamaged property to a secure location
• Elimination of smoke smells, which is completed with our environmentally friendly and safe deodorizing equipment
• Sanitisation and air purification
• Cleaning and restoration of your damaged possessions and contents
• Water extraction with the use of commercial dehumidifiers and air movers
• Reconstruction of your home or business

Olympia Construction offers 24-hour, 7 days a week emergency response services to restore the safety of your home or business after a severe weather event. Our team members provide specialized emergency cleanup and restoration services to secure your property from additional damage and help bring it back to its pre-loss condition. We are the experts you call when your cherished possession has been damaged by mother nature.

Wind, hail and storm damage to your property can occur from multiple sources, such as:

• Thunderstorms
• Hail and ice storms
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Windstorms
• Lighting
• Freezing weather and ice dams

Our wind, hail and storm damage services include:

• 24/7 immediate onsite assistance
• Storm damage assessment
• Wind damage repair
• Tree removals
• Roof tarping and shingle repairs
• Roof replacements
• Water damage repair
• Emergency board ups
• Structural stabilization and reconstruction

If your home or business has been impacted due to wind, hail or storm damage, contact Olympia Construction. We will guide you through the necessary steps and will ensure you are back to your normal in no time.

Health Canada considers indoor mould growth to be a significant health hazard. The word mould is a common term referring to fungi that can grow on building materials in homes or other buildings. Damp conditions and mould growth in homes increases the risk of respiratory allergy symptoms and exacerbate asthma in mold-sensitive individuals. It is important to know how to identify, address and prevent moisture and mould in your home.

Inside your home, mold grows quickly on damp surfaces and it can grow on almost anything that is moist. Mold growth usually occurs as a result of flooding, sewer back-ups, plumbing and roof leaks. Mold can appear as a black stain, it could be specs of white, orange, green or brown or it could look like a furry growth.

Olympia Construction deals with all your mold problems, ranging from dry rot to dangerous black mold. We have a team of highly trained professionals that understand how to properly identify and remove mold from your home. It is imperative that you contact a professional for mold removal, doing it yourself may increase spores in your home and potentially cause damage to your health.

Our mold removal services include:

• 24/7 immediate onsite response and assistance
• Mold assessment by one of our trained technicians
• Containment and seal off of affected areas (this prevents mold from spreading to unaffected areas)
• Removal of affected contents
• Cleaning of contents and personal belongings
• Cleanup of surrounding areas with disinfecting chemicals
• Prevention of future mold growth
• Air purification by utilizing specialized equipment to clean mold spores in the air

The areas of your home most suitable for mold growth are:

• Bathrooms (especially shower area)
• Basements
• Window frames
• Caulking
• Pipes
• Ceiling tiles
• Wood products (ex: furniture and cabinets)
• Drywall
• Fabric
• Insulation
• Wallpaper
• Carpet

How does mold get into your home?

Mold is created by the people who live in your household. We create a lot of moisture just by the air we breathe. We take long showers, cook with uncovered pots, dry our clothes indoors and use humidifiers.

Symptoms and reactions to mold:

• Persistent cough
• Headaches
• Rashes
• Red or itchy eyes
• Sneezing and runny nose
• Fatigue
• Sore throat

Asbestos is still found in many residential and commercial properties. It is considered an extremely dangerous carcinogen. Asbestos becomes a health hazard when the fibers are disturbed and become airborne. Fibers are released into the air when asbestos-containing products break down, this usually occurs due to deterioration or when the material is cut or disturbed. Any material that is disturbed in a building older than 1990, Olympia Construction will complete tests for asbestos. We strictly follow provincial and federal guidelines and procedures when dealing with asbestos. Our company has expert professionals that are trained in handling this material.

Our asbestos services include:

• 24/7 immediate onsite response and assistance
• Sample collection of suspect material
• Asbestos testing completed by trained professionals
• Asbestos abatement and seal off of affected areas
• Removal of affected contents
• Cleaning of contents and personal belongings
• Cleanup of surrounding areas with disinfecting chemicals
• Air purification

Asbestos was used by industry, construction and commercial sectors in products such as:

• Building materials (ex: roof shingles, ceiling/floor tiles, paper products, house siding)
• Fire and heat protection wear
• Industrial furnaces and heating systems
• Heat, electrical and sound insulation
• Insulation for hot and cold areas

One of the most important parts of a home is the roof and yet many people do not maintain it regularly causing problems which result in major roof repairs or whole roof replacements. Olympia Construction professionals are well trained in roof repairs and roof installations. You can count on us to provide you with the best quotes, expert services and 24/7 support. We provide emergency services in the event your roof has been damaged by a weather event, animals and natural wear and tear.

Roofing Maintenance

Your maintenance requirements and frequency will depend on the type of roof you have. The most common residential roofing types include:

• Sloped roofing
  • · Asphalt
  • · Cedar
  • · Steel shingles
• Flat roofing
  • · EPDM
  • · Tar and gravel

Warning signs of potential roof problems:

• Roof that is over 15 years of age
• Blistered or stained interior walls or ceilings
• Torn flashings
• Missing or torn shingles
• Peeling paint or water-stained brick where the wall meets the roof
• Sagging eavestroughs
• Damaged facia or soffits

Olympia Construction offers a complete line of exterior renovations which include: roofing, siding, eavestroughs, soffit, facia, flashing and skylights.

Olympia Construction offers construction services for commercial and residential properties. We understand and recognize that repairing and rebuilding your home or business that has been damaged by water, fire, mould or storm requires a high level of knowledge and professionalism.

Our certified contractors work with you to help save as much of the structure and existing contents as possible. We do this by utilizing top of the line equipment and methods endorsed by the Institute for Inspection and Cleaning Recreation Certification (IICRC). If your home or business is in need of reconstruction, Olympia Construction is fully qualified and licensed to provide a range of service, both residential and commercial. As we are a full-service restoration company, we offer reconstruction and emergency reconstruction services, which helps lower the cost of your claim and reduces the number of providers you deal with. We do the job for you so you don’t have to worry.

Our reconstruction services include:

• Demolition and removal of debris
• Construction services such as – Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, HVAC, Appliances, Flooring, Roofing, Siding, Masonry, etc.
• Project Management
• Inspections
• Site Security
• Appraisals and Estimates

Olympia Construction specializes in the mitigation of your precious belongings and critical documents that may be damaged when disaster strikes. Our team is trained in creating a detailed inventory of your contents to determine which of your items are deemed restorable and which are deemed non-restorable.

Our services include:

• Bring Hard-good furnishings down a lie
• Complete pack out of contents
• Transport of contents to our secure facilities
• Climate-controlled storage unit facility (if needed)
• Deodorizing and drying of goods
• Complete restoration of physical assets · Hard-good furnishings
  · Soft-good furnishings
  · Electronics
  · Machinery
  · Records/Documents
  · Office equipment